The Will of William Richmond alias Webb, written 28 Mar 1501/2, proved 24 Apr 1502.
"In the name of Gode amen. The year of our lorde Gode 1502 and the 28 day of March. I, William Richmond otherwise called William Webbe, being whole and stedfast in minde make this my testament and last will. First I bequeath my soul unto almighty Jesus, to our lady his blessed mother and to all the blessed company in heaven, and my body to be buried in the parish church of Swyndon." . . .Bequests to the poor of the same church: to the cathedral church of Sarum (Salisbury): "to the priests of the parish church of Swyndon to pray for me and for all my descendants souls."
Bequests "to each of my godchildren: To Johanna my wife: to Thomas, Richard, William Sr, Richard (my youngest son), Henry, Christopher, William Jr, my sons and Alice and Ann my daughters." The residue of all my goods and chattels not bequeathed, my debts and bequests being content and paid, I give to Johanne my wife, and to my children not married to be equally divided by them and if it fortunes any of them to decease, then their share to be divided among them that liveth; and I will that Thomas Richard and Richard my sons be myn executors of this my last will for my soul's health and repose and I make Wm. Wroughton, gentleman overseer of this testament.
WILLIAM RICHMOND als WEBB."
Will was probated 24 April, 1502. 2
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